Marion Mitchell. Said to be the finest of the Magnolia Gardens red hybrids. Its large 
semi-double scarlet red flowers, midseason flowering. Foliage long pointed deep green. 
Growth upright, vigorous. 
Glen No. 40. Originating from the Tea Gardens at Summerville, S. C., this fine double 
red found its way to Florida through the Glen Saint Mary Nursery at Glen Saint Mary, Fla., 
there labeled Glen No. 40, which title it carries today. Very slow of growth. Foliage waxy 
glossy deep green. 
Fernandina. This variety originated with us from seed. Its velvety red flowers open in 
midseason. Free flowering, hardy. The foliage is similar to that of Mathotiana Rubra. 
Growth is slow spreading. 
Firebrand. This fine hardy Camellia has large semi-double scarlet red flowers with prominent 
stamens in center. Symmetrical upright growth which is slow. Starts flowering in Decem- 
ber. Foliage deep green glossy. Origin, Magnolia Gardens. 
Emperor. This beautifully formed peony Camellia originated in Loxley, Alabama. Sold 
there as Emperor of Russia. Incorrect name. Its very large flowers open in December. Free 
flowering. Foliage deep green heavily ribbed. Growth slow spreading. 
Boutonniere. This dark red showing light white margin at base of petals is free flowering 
late in season. Foliage very deep green small rounded. Growth spreading medium vigorous. 
Origin, Magnolia Gardens. 
Cardinal Richelieu. This fine peony-form red Camellia has proven extremely hardy. Free 
flowering. Starts flowering in November through March. Foliage large dull green. Growth 
strong symmetrical. Origin, Magnolia Gardens. 
Firegold. (Te Deum, Dr. Sheppard, Pasha of Persia). Large fire-red, semi-double to 
peony form, 5 to 6-inch bloom. Petals large; stamens in great numbers forming a mass of 
golden yellow in the center of the flower, hence its name Firegold. Its formation varies 
from a single star to full peony form. Last winter it took first prize at four Camellia shows 
in its class. Foliage is round, dull green. Growth is slow and it is very difficult to propagate. 
Midseason to late flowering. 
Prices of the above group. Fine Rare and Slow Growing Camellias— 
Grafted Plants: 12” $7.50; 18” $10.00; 24” $15.00; 30” $20.00; 36” $25.00; 40” $30.00. 
Own root plants: 2'2” pot 3-5” $1.00; (6-8” to 10-12” not available this season) ; 12-15” $3.50; 
15-18” $5.00; 18-24” $8.00; 24-30” $10.00; 30-36” $15.00; 36-40” $22.00; 40-48” $25.00. 
All quotations are cash and carry at the nursery. All orders to be shipped, add 10% to quotations. 
VARIEGATED GOLD MEDAL CAMELLIAS 
Appacea. (Great Eastern, Bolens No. 9). This extremely handsome variegated Camellia 
came to me from Lindo Nursery at Cico, California. The very peony-form 4-inch flowers 
open midseason to late. Resembles in form the Emperor of Russia. Free flowering. Foliage 
deep glossy green. Growth slow upright stocky. One of the finest new Camellias in recent 
years. 
Colletti Maculata. A blood-red, peony-like flower, marbled with snow-white; large outer 
guard petals. Round, deep green foliage. Very slow grower; low and flat. This is the finest 
variegated peony form. 
Contessa Lavinia Maggi (Laurel Leaf). A very large, double pink flower, spotted with 
white. Long, narrow, light green foliage. Extremely slow growth; blooms late. 
EIGHTEEN GERBING CAMELLIA NURSERY 
